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The well-anticipated matchup between Howard University and Florida A&M in the Invesco QQQ Orange Blossom Classic has a new time and broadcast home.  The game between the two institutions will take place on Saturday, August 30th at 4 PM EST from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, and will be broadcast on ESPNU. The new […]

A Tuskegee University alumna is set to represent HBCUs as she joins the season seven cast of Love Island. The latest cast members were introduced on Thursday afternoon, and Olandria Carthen was featured as one of the five female islanders. Per her comments in the trailer, Carthen is a first-generation college graduate, and college football […]

South Carolina has made a huge acquisition from the HBCU sports world, as they’ve landed the talents of Johnson C. Smith track star Tyson Williams per a social media post by the Gamecocks’ track & field social media account. The transfer is notable, as Williams recently competed in the NCAA DII Indoor National Championships. Hailing […]

Although I consider myself an incredibly culturally aware person, I’m not the biggest Twitch or TikTok viewer. My interests are often split, with my sports and scripted TV fandom taking up most of my time nowadays. But, I’m very familiar with Kai Cenat who has created a digital media empire that has even attracted the […]

HBCU baseball and softball are set to get a huge spotlight with the 5th Annual Minority Baseball Prospects HBCU All-Star Weekend, occurring from May 29 to May 31. Urban Edge Network is set to serve as the official media partner for the event, broadcasting select events from the weekend as well as the baseball and […]

As North Carolina A&T looks to build a competitive roster under new head coach Shawn Gibbs, they’ve added a quarterback with FBS experience. Former Maryland quarterback Champ Long announced his commitment to the Aggies on his social media accounts on Tuesday. He departed Maryland to enter the transfer portal in April, officially announcing his departure […]

On Friday, May 16th, Marva Johnson was voted by the Florida A&M Board of Trustees to become the next university president. Despite significant protests by students and alumni in the university community, with even notable alumni such as Will Packer and Roy Wood Jr. expressing their displeasure in her candidacy, Johnson was confirmed 8-4 by […]

For the past two seasons, Taylor Swift has been linked to the Kansas City Chiefs due to her relationship with star tight end Travis Kelce. Their relationship has resulted in a lot of earned media for the NFL and interest in both the Chiefs as well as Swift and Kelce’s relationship Pro Football Hall of […]

The CIAA Tournament appears to be staying in Baltimore, as Charlotte’s attempt to bring it back to the city was unsuccessful, according to a report by HBCU Gameday. In March, the city of Charlotte prepared to launch a bid to bring the CIAA tournament back. “It is with great respect and appreciation for the CIAA’s […]

A former HBCU dean at Texas Southern University has been sentenced to eight years in prison, according to a report by the Houston Chronicle. Edward Rene pleaded guilty last Wednesday to a felony theft and a separate charge of sexual performance by a minor that occurred in 2020. Texas Southern was awarded $177,000 in restitution […]

Tyler Perry’s new show She The People has received massive fan fare since it debuted on May 22nd on Netflix. The show might be Perry’s most ambitious yet, as he delves into political satire blended with his signature family-based comedy and surreal characters. But, Perry also blended HBCUs into his world via his main character and a […]

Two former HBCU athletes and a former Miss Stillman College were tragically killed in a fatal car accident in Metro Atlanta on Friday, per a report by WRBC. Current student Sieas Elliott and alumni Destiny Gardner and Varick Lawrence were identified as the victims in the car crash. Stillman President Dr. Yolanda W. Page spoke […]

Former White House aide and reality TV personality Omarosa Manigault Newman has graduated from Southern University Law Center, earning both her Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration (JD/MBA) degrees. Graduating with distinction, she demonstrated leadership as President of the SULC Rotaract chapter and served as Senior Editor of the Journal of International Law, Business […]

Pastor T.D. Jakes delivered the commencement address at Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia, last Saturday and made a generous contribution to support the institution. At the conclusion of his speech, Jakes announced a $100,000 donation to the college. According to The Potter’s House, the Texas-based church where Jakes serves as lead pastor, this donation […]

Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson’s first MEAC Media Day is set to take place in a familiar venue. The conference announced on Friday that media day will occur on July 22nd at M&T Bank Stadium, the home stadium of the AFC North Champion Baltimore Ravens. The stadium is a familiar place to both Vick and […]

Virginia football legend Tommy Reamon, who also served as a key mentor to Michael Vick, has passed away at the age of 73, per a report by WTKR. Reamon’s son Tommy Reamon Jr. posted an update about his father’s health on Facebook, sharing that he had a stroke and he was in the hospital. Reamon […]

Mickey Joseph is continuing to make moves to bolster Grambling’s roster ahead of the football season, adding another former SEC talent to sure up his Tiger defense. Former LSU defensive back Frank “Quad” Wilson IV is headed to Grambling, as he announced his commitment to the institution on his social media. Wilson’s football journey has […]

Legendary rapper Jadakiss recently celebrated an amazing milestone in his family as his daughter Jaidyon has become an HBCU graduate as she walked across the stage at Morgan State University. Jadakiss shared videos and pictures of the moment on his social media accounts. “Congratulations to my beautiful Daughter @itsjaixo For Graduating from @morganstateu,” he said […]

The Indiana Pacers completed one of the most miraculous comebacks in NBA Playoff history, stunning the New York Knicks 138-135 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Pacers have proven that they’re battle-tested, earning impressive series victories over the Milwaukee Bucks and the Cleveland Cavaliers. With the Pacers seizing the early series lead […]

United States House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries weighed in on Florida A&M’s controversial hire of Marva Johnson as University President. Florida A&M’s Board of Trustees voted 8-4 on last Friday morning to move forward with Marva Johnson as the university’s next president. The decision was made during a public session where several alumni and supporters […]

It’s rare that a freshman player makes their mark on a team so quickly, but that’s what HBCU-educated hoops sensation Ezinne Kalu did. Over the past ten years, Kalu has seen the highest levels of the sport of basketball, thriving as a member of the Nigerian National Team and even a member of the WNBA’s Atlanta […]

Michael Vick-branded Norfolk State jerseys are now available for pre-order due to popular demand. Vick announced the new jerseys on his social media, urging interested customers to preorder on his website. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michael Vick (@mikevick) The jersey, offered in white, green, and black, can be purchased on […]

Former NFL coach Jon Gruden has increased his presence on social media since his departure from coaching and his latest video from Saturday afternoon has him making a surprising move in support of HBCUs. He filmed an unboxing video showcasing a curated gift package from Grambling State University. Sporting a throwback Doug Williams Tampa Bay […]

A former HBCU quarterback has earned a place on the reigning national champion Ohio State Buckeyes. Former North Carolina A&T quarterback Eli Brickhandler is joining the team and announced his commitment on his X account. He will be one of many quarterbacks from the Buckeyes to contend for playing time at the QB spot, behind […]

One of the most shocking snubs of the 2025 NFL Draft was Virginia Union star Jada Byers. Arguably the best HBCU running back in the nation, Byers proved year in and year out that he was a game-changing tail back that proved his dominance against HBCUs and non HBCUs alike. But now he gets the […]

Over the past few years Chad Ochocinco has been a huge ambassador for HBCUs and now his daughter has started an HBCU legacy in their family. Chadé Johnson walked across the stage on last Saturday, deepening her family’s ties with black colleges. Ochocinco already hosted a podcast with HBCU alumnus Shannon Sharpe but now his […]

As Marva Johnson moves closer to becoming the next university president of Florida A&M University, a student leader is seemingly being punished for his actions of protest. Per the Tallahassee Democrat, political science student Elijah Hooks says that he’s he is facing suspension and potential loss of housing after receiving a May 14 email from […]

Dr. Jamal Bryant, a renowned pastor and activist, is a passionate supporter of HBCUs, with all three of his daughters attending historically Black colleges. However, he recently made an inaccurate claim, stating that iconic rapper Tupac Shakur attended an HBCU for a semester before moving to the West Coast. Bryant made the claims in an […]

Even as the Spring Football season has ended, Michael Vick is still working to strengthen his Norfolk State squad ahead of his coaching debut in the Fall. In a play to strengthen the Spartan defense, Vick and Norfolk State have signed safety Tyler Jones and linebacker Kendric Nowling. Nowling joins Norfolk State after a standout […]

North Carolina A&T’s track and field program is celebrating a standout season with an exciting new partnership with Mielle Organics. The beauty brand, known for supporting HBCU athletic programs like Florida A&M’s cheerleading team, is investing $200,000 into the program, according to the athletic department. Mielle Organics has announced a partnership that includes annual product […]

Florida A&M’s Board of Trustees voted 8-4 on Friday morning to move forward with Marva Johnson as the university’s next president. The decision was made during a public session where several alumni and supporters expressed opposition to Johnson. Johnson is now waiting to be interviewed and approved by the Florida Board of Governors, which oversees […]

Ahead of Florida A&M’s Board of Trustees vote for the next university president, Will Packer released a letter on his social media, continuing his push against candidate Marva Johnson. Johnson, currently Vice President of State Government Affairs for Charter Communications, served eight years on the Florida State Board of Education. She was appointed for a […]

NBA legend Magic Johnson has a history of philanthropic efforts, but his latest move in service of Xavier University of Louisiana might be one of his best yet. During Xavier’s Centennial Gala on May 9th, Johnson pledged $500,000 to the Louisiana-based HBCU. The Centennial Gala, an unforgettable evening hosted by comedian Bill Bellamy, generated over […]

After announcing her transfer from Fisk University, Morgan Price is officially committing to the University of Arkansas. Price officially unveiled her decision on her social media accounts with a collaborative post with the Razorbacks’ gymnastics page. With Price joining Arkansas, she’s officially reuniting with her sister Frankie Price who was already a member of the […]

Only a day after Morehouse College introduced the incoming President of their institution, the athletics department have announced the hire of Larry Dixon as the next head men’s basketball’s coach of the institution. The hire is noteworthy, as the Maroon Tigers basketball team is one of the best teams in Division II basketball and HBCU […]

Legendary R&B singer Toni Braxton celebrated a major family accomplishment last Saturday as her son Diezel Braxton-Lewis graduated from Howard University on last Saturday. Diezel graduated from the institution with a degree in film and was a part of the largest graduating class in Howard University history. The institution conferred degress to 3,167 students which […]

Netflix’s Forever has become an instant hit in the streaming world and an HBCU alumnus has emerged as a major fixture of the show wth his polarizing character. Winston-Salem State alumnus and actor Xavier Mills has recieved major acclaim for his role as “Christian” in the series inspired by Junie Blume’s 1975 book “Forever….”. In the […]

Southern University is landing another player from an in-conference rival, as the Jaguars have secured a commitment from former Jackson State quarterback Cam’Rom McCoy. McCoy, who announced his commitment on his X account, looks to bring further success to a Southern University team that won the SWAC West and made the SWAC Championship in Terrence […]

Florida A&M alumni have made their presence known in the search for a new university president, and the National Alumni Association has officially backed their desired candidate. Current Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Dr. Donald E. Palm was formally endorsed by the organization in a letter released on May 10th per a report […]